LEAGUE TWO ROUND-UP: Jackson's spot-on, Davies pegs back Wycombe and Morrell's the main man for Bury

Brentford 1 Gillingham 1

SIMEON JACKSON'S 18th goal of the season earned Gillingham a vital point in their battle for promotion. Gillingham were the better side throughout, but Jackson's spotkick was the only time they were able to beat keeper Ben Hamer.

Brentford led thanks to David Hunt's free-kick five minutes before half-time, but Andy Scott's side will be the happier of the two to have taken a point. Brentford had the first real chance when Hunt's long throw was flicked on by Marcus Bean and Barry Fuller cleared off the line.

Net gains: Gillingham's Simeon Jackson scores from the penalty spot

But it was still against the run of play when Hunt fired in the opener, smashing a free-kick over the wall and past Simon Royce.

The goal sparked Gillingham into life and they scored a deserved equaliser when Andy Barcham was brought down by Karleigh Osborne and Jackson coolly netted from the spot.

Wycombe 1 Shrewsbury 1

PAUL SIMPSON is convinced his Shrewsbury side can gatecrash the automatic promotion places after Ben Davies' late header earned them a point.

Wycombe led through Gary Holt's stunning 25-yarder before Davies struck his 12th goal of the season.

'That's as good a 90 minutes as we've played away all season, butwe've only got one point out of it,' said Simpson. 'The top five places are still within reach.'

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Bury 1 Bournemouth 0

ANDY MORRELL helped Bury move back into the automatic promotion places by scoring the winner.

Morrell volleyed home from close range 10 minutes after the break following excellent work from on-loan Wolves winger Elliott Bennett.

Bury were unfortunate not to add to their lead, with Ben Futcher heading against the bar soon after Morrell's strike.

Chester 0 Bradford 0

RHYS EVANS was on top form to deny Chester a vital three points in their fight against relegation.

The Bradford goalkeeper foiled Ryan Lowe and Richie Partridge several times as the lowly hosts failed to make their dominance pay. Michael Boulding had a good chance for Bradford but his shot was well saved by John Danby, while Paul Mullin missed a good chance with a shot from 18 yards.

Barnet 0 Darlington 1

PAWEL ABBOTT returned Darlington to winning ways with his fourth goal of the season.

The striker, who missed the first half of the campaign through injury, tucked away Danny Carlton's cross from close range in the 66th minute as the visitors secured a first win in five attempts.

Party time: Pawel Abbott (right) celebrates after firing the winner

Rochdale 2 Exeter 2

MARCUS STEWART scored twice to keep Exeter's promotion dream alive at high-flying Rochdale. The hosts took the lead against the run of play through Lee Thorpe.

Veteran striker Stewart hit back before Dale seized the lead again when Troy Archibald- Henville hauled down Adam Le Fondre, who then scored from the spot.

However, Stewart had the chance to make it 2-2 with another penalty and made no mistake.

Rotherham 0 Accrington 0

KENNY ARTHUR produced a stunning late save to earn Accrington a point.

Ryan Taylor unleashed a superb drive with just three minutes left which Arthur was able to turn away for a corner as Stanley stretched their unbeaten run to six games.

Reuben Reid had the home side's best chance after 22 minutes which Arthur tipped over while Michael Symes' powerful header was turned over by Andy Warrington.